SMITHFIELD, Va. – Smithfield Foods, Inc. announced the company is making progress toward its sustainability goals.

"At Smithfield Foods, we believe that being transparent about our sustainability goals and achievements is absolutely critical to demonstrating that we are a responsible business" said Dennis Treacy, Smithfield's executive vice president and chief sustainability officer. "Posting our annual results—whether good or bad — shows our commitment to producing good food responsibly."

Among the company's recent achievements:

• Each independent operating company has introduced new packaging reduction projects;